Thinking 2 Think
Thinking 2 Think is the podcast for leaders, educators, and professionals who want to think clearly, decide wisely, and lead effectively in a complex world. Each episode breaks down the ideas, mental models, and historical lessons that improve judgment under pressure — across leadership, culture, civics, finance, politics, and current events.
Hosted by M.A. Aponte — author of The Logical Mind, Executive Director of a public charter school and founder of Aponte Strategic Advisory — the show blends Stoic philosophy, decision science, and real-world experience to help listeners move beyond slogans, bias, and surface-level analysis.
With a background spanning the U.S. Army, finance, law enforcement, and education leadership, Aponte brings a rare cross-disciplinary perspective to the challenges of modern leadership and decision-making. This is not commentary for entertainment. It is structured thinking for people who take responsibility seriously.
If you want sharper judgment, stronger mental models, and a more disciplined way to understand the world, Thinking 2 Think is built for you.
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Topics: critical thinking · decision-making · leadership · Stoic philosophy · financial literacy · civics · cognitive bias · history · current events
Thinking 2 Think
Public Speaking Masterclass: Ignite Your "Why" & Conquer Stages with 5 Expert Tips (Sinek, Robbins, Cuddy)
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Feeling the public speaking heat? Don't sweat it! M.A.Aponte is here to turn your presentation into a powerful inferno with 5 essential tips from renowned public speaking masters like Simon Sinek, Mel Robbins, & Amy Cuddy. Find your "why" and ignite your passion, harness fear with the 5-Second Rule, stand tall with power poses (and beyond!), and sprinkle in some Seinfeld-worthy humor. Plus, 2 bonus tips on mastering your voice and the magic of silence! Remember, public speaking isn't about being perfect, it's about making a connection. Share your stories, build a community of empowered voices, and let your message set the world on fire!
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